One of the most pressing issues facing many public school districts across America is how to create safe and supportive environments for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Coping Strategies and Interventions for Socially Isolated Queer Youth
As an educator working closely with socially isolated queer youth, I have noticed that many struggle to cope with feelings of...
Invisible LGBT Youth and Psychological Effects
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals. Invisible refers to their lack of visibility within social institutions such as...
Peer support, mentorship, and online community engagement can play an important role in influencing self-efficacy and identity development in LGBTQ+ adolescents. These are often marginalized...
Digital Anonymity Empowers LGBT Youth in Identity Exploration
While digital anonymity can be useful for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking supportive communities online, it also creates new challenges...
Queer-themed books are an important part of the literary canon, but they have been subject to varying degrees of censorship throughout history. Censorship is the act of suppressing speech, artistic...
The impact of social isolation has been widely studied in various populations, including among LGBT youth who experience discrimination due to their identity.
The long-term developmental effects...
Sexual education is crucial for all children and teenagers to understand their bodies, identities, and relationships. For LGBTQ+ youth, it can be even more challenging because they may face...
Sexual Education Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth: Promoting Inclusivity and Literacy
Sexual education is essential for all people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Lesbian,...
How can sexual education programs support LGBTQ+ youth while promoting inclusive sexual literacy?
LGBTQ+ youth often experience discrimination, harassment, and marginalization within society due...